Maintenance Technician I (Building Engineer) - Hollywood

Sentral • Los Angeles, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Sentral is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to maintain and repair building systems, mechanical equipment, and machines at its Hollywood, Los Angeles community. The role includes work involving plumbing, painting, flooring, electrical repairs, carpentry, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This is an in-person position that requires weekend availability and participation in a rotating on-call schedule.

The technician provides customer-focused service to residents and guests, performs routine and preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs mechanical issues, and helps maintain safe, clean building interiors, exteriors, and equipment. The role also involves managing maintenance supplies, coordinating with contracted vendors, responding to emergency repair calls, and completing other assigned duties. Sentral describes a people-first work environment emphasizing service, ownership, continuous learning, career growth, and inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven maintenance experience or a related degree from a technical college.
• CPO and HVAC certifications are required.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to disassemble machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
• Ability to consult blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as needed.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
• Experience performing routine maintenance.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, attention to detail, professional presentation and attitude, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain focus while working independently.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents.
• Ability to work in a team and follow supervisors’ instructions.
• Ability to work outside regular work hours when required.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation, including climbing ladders, working in fixed or awkward spaces, moving around the property, transporting equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, communicating with others, and observing details.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems, including relevant equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong customer service through personal contact with residents and guests.
• Perform routine building maintenance, including painting, minor electrical repairs, plumbing, carpentry, and heating and ventilation system maintenance.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and make corrections.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures as needed.
• Clean building interiors and exteriors, machinery, and equipment.
• Comply with safety and health regulations.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies and equipment, and report supply needs to a supervisor.
• Work with contracted vendors and maintain those relationships.
• Respond to emergency maintenance and repair calls.
• Remain available for on-call work and work weekends as required.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options beginning the first month after the start date, including one fully company-paid plan for the employee.
• HSA and FSA options.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match, eligible after three months of employment.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Eight types of paid time off, including personal days with no waiting period, one floating holiday each year, and Enrichment Hours for volunteering or career development.
• Travel discounts for team members, friends, and family at Sentral communities.
• Discounted rates on pet insurance, attractions, rental cars, shows, and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED